Don’t fall for this free Adidas shoes scam on WhatsApp

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Facebook and WhatsApp logos are displayed on portable electronic devices on February 19, 2014 in San Francisco City. Facebook Inc. announced that it will purchase smartphone-messaging app company WhatsApp Inc. for $19 billion in cash and stock. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Today:- London,Feb – If you get a message on WhatsApp with an offer of a free pair of Adidas shoes, take it with a pinch of salt as reports suggest that it may be a trap to extract your details by cyber criminals.

“Adidas is giving away 3,000 Free Pair of Shoes to celebrate its 93rd anniversary. Get your free shoes at: Adidas.com/shoes,” claims the message, which appears to come from an official Adidas website.

But it is actually elaborate scam which could end up with personal details being handed to cyber criminals, experts have warned.

“We are aware of the WhatsApp message that is currently circulating claiming that Adidas is giving away free footwear and would like to caution the public about believing this, as it is definitely a hoax”, Lauren Haakman, Brand Communications & PR Manager of Adidas South Africa, was quoted as saying by The Sun.

The Facebook-owned messaging service is a key target for hackers because of its immense popularity.